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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 5669 miles / 9123 kilometers / 4926 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Bellingham

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Bellingham. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5668.733 miles
  • 9122.942 kilometers
  • 4925.994 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5656.101 miles
  • 9102.613 kilometers
  • 4915.018 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 11 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Bellingham generates about 672 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 672 kilograms equals 1 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Bellingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E
Destination Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W